Sunday, February 12, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
The Goldeneye ~ 2/3/2012
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| The head and beak as they become more refined. Now it is evident why this duck species is named "Goldeneye." |
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Taking Shape ~ 01/28/2012
The duck's body is beginning to take shape and assume its proportion.
Bart takes time to work on shaping the head and getting it to scale so that later he can determine how it will join and integrate with the body of the duck.
The head and body, still unattached, but seen together.
Also in this photo: some of the individual tail feathers
(carved and burned) that will later be attached.
Monday, January 9, 2012
A New Year
To herald in the new year, I thought it would be fun to follow one of Bart's projects from the start. But I showed up on January 1 only to discover that the new piece was already in work. Well, this is close to the beginning....
Two days later, this baby was sporting new curves! I had to grab a photo via my cell phone. I can only imagine what progress will have been made when I return on the 15th!
Two days later, this baby was sporting new curves! I had to grab a photo via my cell phone. I can only imagine what progress will have been made when I return on the 15th!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
The Happy Couple
Canvasback Pair (Drake & Hen)
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Happy 2012 everyone! Wishing you health and happiness in the new year.
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Canvasback Drake
Completed December 2011
The Canvasback is the largest of the North American diving ducks and is distinguished, in part, by its striking red eye, its wedge-shaped head, and long graceful neck. According to Wikipedia, the canvasback ranges from 19-22 inches and weighs 2 - 3.5 pounds. This carving is actually quite hefty!
Bart carved the Canvasback Hen last year so I will make a note to photograph the mate later this week and show the pair together. In the meantime, this is the recently completed carving of the male duck.
The Canvasback is the largest of the North American diving ducks and is distinguished, in part, by its striking red eye, its wedge-shaped head, and long graceful neck. According to Wikipedia, the canvasback ranges from 19-22 inches and weighs 2 - 3.5 pounds. This carving is actually quite hefty!
Bart carved the Canvasback Hen last year so I will make a note to photograph the mate later this week and show the pair together. In the meantime, this is the recently completed carving of the male duck.
The finished piece
With Gesso Coat
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